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December 12, 2007
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Paroled prisoner arrested in robberies
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor
A twice-convicted burglar had been out of prison for two days when he allegedly robbed Taylor's Barbecue at gunpoint. Kamorrow Colbert, 21, was arrested around 1:30 a.m. last Friday, several hours after police learned that Burkehaven Corner Store had also been robbed. More...
On Parade

At least 2,000 spectators helped ring in the holiday season Saturday afternoon at the 2007 Waynesboro Jaycees Christmas Parade. According to Jaycees president Travis Jenkins, 45 churches, clubs, schools, businesses and other organizations took part in the parade. He said trophies were awarded to 1... More...

Programs aim to increase quail numbers
By Anne Marie Kyzer Staff Writer

Once upon a time, the clear whistle of a Bobwhite quail could be heard all around Burke County and much of Georgia. The state was even once known as the Bobwhite Quail Capital of the World. But since the 1960s, the population has declined by more than 70 percent, according to Buck Marchinton of ... More...

Cousins indicted in Molotov bombing
By Elizabeth Billips Associate Editor

Two cousins have been indicted for hurling a Molotov bomb into the bedroom of a Waynesboro residence. Last Thursday, a Superior Court Grand Jury indicted Joseph Bates and Terrell Hughes for arson in the first degree, two counts of aggravated assault, criminal damage to property in the first degr... More...

 News
•Burke residents sue county over landfill
Three Clark Place Road residents are suing the county. Harry Coleman, Willie Bell and Rose Bell have filed a lawsuit, citing Burke County for not operating its landfill "in compliance with applicable legal requirements." In the 20-plus page complaint, the landfill is said to emit hazardous gase... More...
•Center for New Beginnings gets $10,000 to help youth
•Danny Jones installed as president of Georgia Recreation and Parks Association
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 Editorial
•Lottery Hits the Jackpot
It looks like it's going to be a very Merry Christmas at the office of the Georgia Lottery this year. According to reports, a whopping $3 million in bonuses will be disbursed among the 260 lottery employees, including a check for $236,500 to lottery president and CEO Margaret DeFrancisco. More...
•Political Cartoon
•RFD
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 Sports
•BOBWHITE BOOSTERS
Bobwhite Quail Initiative (BQI): Implemented by Georgia DNR, the program seeks to improve habitat for quail. DNR biologists provide technical assistance to landowners, and property owners may receive financial incentives for creating and maintaining field borders, hedgerows and fallow pa... More...
•TUNE UP
•REBOUND
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 For The Record
•Trucker fined $250 for Highway 80 pile-up
The driver of a tractor-trailer that slammed into three stopped vehicles at a construction zone walked away from State Court last week with a $250 fine. Louis Carter of Augusta pleaded guilty to a charge of following too closely before State Court Judge Jerry Daniel. More...
•Drunk driver sentenced to three years in prison
•From the Blotter
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 Obituaries
•Mr. William Frank Easterlin Jr.
Mr. William Frank Easterlin Jr., 81, of 801 Mulberry St., Louisville, died at his home Dec. 5, 2007. He was the beloved husband of Lillian Abbot Easterlin. Graveside services were held noon Saturday, Dec. 8, at Louisville Cemetery, following a private family mass earlier that morning. The Revs. R... More...
•Mrs. Maudine Griffin Bailey
•Mrs. Jessica B. Hopper
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 Fields & Yields
•In the Furrow
Scout Wheat Field for Insects
The fall grain and grazing season has gotten off to an extremely difficult start. I have heard the comments from many growers that it may be one of the driest fall planting seasons that have ever been experienced in Burke County. Unfortunately, the forecast does not look favorable for wet condit... More...
•Home & Garden Tips
•Recipes From Louise
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 Burke Happenings
•Burke Happenings
SCV The Brigadier General John C. Carter Camp 207 Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold its regular monthly meeting at Mobley's Restaurant Monday, Dec. 17. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting and program at 7. More...
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 Church News
•Church News
Second Hopeful Second Hopeful Baptist Church will hold its Christmas program 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. The public is invited. Brown Grove Brown Grove Baptist Church will hold its annual Christmas program 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. More...
•Church Service Directory
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 People
•Birth
Ashton Luke Barefield
John and April Barefield of Waynesboro announce the birth of their son, Ashton Luke, born 12:14 a.m. Nov. 28, 2007. He weighed 7 pounds, 3½ ounces and was 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Clint Hill and Robin Hill of Martinez. Great-grandparents are J. D. and Vickie Hatcher of Wil... More...
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 School News
•Fa la la la la
Members of the Waynesboro Primary School Second Grade Chorus are pictured during the annual Waynesboro Primary and Blakeney Elementary School Honor Chorus Christmas Concert on Dec.6. These two auditioned groups, who meet once a week after school, sang Christmas songs in several genre for paren... More...
•BCMS Christmas program
•BI-LO Charity Classic awards school system
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